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Front of House Assistant

Edinburgh Horror Festival
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
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    • Details

    Start Date:
    October 23, 2025, 4:45 PM GMT+1
    End Date:
    October 29, 2025, 9:15 PM GMT+0
    Available Times:
    Weekdays (evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours
    Commitment Details:
    Minimum 4 hours on two days (8 hours in total)
    Recurrence:
    One time only
    Volunteers Needed:
    20
    Cause Areas:
    Arts & Music, Travel & Hospitality, Volunteering
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Participation Requirements:
    Attend Orientation
    Wheelchair Accessible

    Description

    Be part of the fright! Volunteer at the Edinburgh Horror Festival’s 10th year (23–29 Oct 2025). As Front of House, you’ll help with tickets & audiences while enjoying free shows, treats, and perks at Scotland’s Most Haunted Pub — The Banshee Labyrinth!

    No FOH experience? No problem, we will provide training.

    What you’ll do:

    • Assist with changeovers between shows (reset seating, clear spaces).
    • Check tickets, greet audiences, and guide them to seats.
    • Manage doors during performances to minimise disruption.
    • Answer questions and point audiences to online or box office tickets.
    • Support performers and the organising team.

    What you'll be:

    • Friendly, approachable, and comfortable talking to the public.
    • Reliable and punctual, with good attention to detail.
    • Enthusiastic about live performance and the festival atmosphere.
    • Comfortable working in a busy, lively environment.

    The perks:

    Every volunteer receives a T-shirt, badges, stickers, Hallowe’en treats, free show entry, complimentary soft drinks while on duty, and a lifetime membership card for alcoholic drinks at the Banshee Labyrinth (when off duty).

    Volunteering times:

    Thurs 23rd October: 16:45 - 22:30

    Fri 24th October: 16:45 - 22:30

    Sat 25th October: 14:15 - 22:30

    Sun 26th October: 14:30 - 22:30

    Mon 27th October: 19:15 - 21:35

    Tues 28th October: 19:15 - 21:35

    Wed 29th October: 19:15 – 21:05

    Induction:

    Sunday 19th October, 16:00 – 18:00 at Banshee Labyrinth, 29-35 Niddry St, Edinburgh, EH1 1LG.

    This essential session will cover fire procedures, emergency exits, and introduce you to the team, venue staff, and fellow volunteers. You’ll also receive training on the ticket-checking technology during this session.

    How to apply:

    Fill in our quick and easy application form: https://tinyurl.com/svwm3auy

    Here you'll be ask to fill in a quick and simple form. If you have any issues with this form or any questions, just drop us an email at volunteers@edinburghhorrorfestival.co.uk

    Application deadline: 10th October 2025

    Be part of the fright! Volunteer at the Edinburgh Horror Festival’s 10th year (23–29 Oct 2025). As Front of House, you’ll help with tickets & audiences while enjoying free shows, treats, and perks at Scotland’s Most Haunted Pub — The Banshee Labyrinth!

    No FOH experience? No problem, we will provide training.

    What you’ll do:

    • Assist with changeovers between shows (reset seating, clear spaces).
    • Check tickets, greet audiences, and guide them to seats.
    • Manage doors during performances to minimise disruption.
    • Answer questions and point audiences to online or box office tickets.
    • Support performers and the organising team.

    What you'll be:

    • Friendly, approachable, and comfortable talking to the public.
    • Reliable and punctual, with good attention to detail.
    • Enthusiastic about live performance and the festival atmosphere.
    • Comfortable working in a busy, lively environment.

    The perks:

    Every volunteer receives a T-shirt, badges, stickers, Hallowe’en treats, free show entry…

    Location

    On-site

    Banshee Labyrinth

    29-35 Niddry St, Edinburgh EH1 1LG, UK
    Directions

    It’s around a 7–10 minute walk from Waverley Station. Bus stops on North Bridge and South Bridge are served by Lothian Buses 3, 5, 7, 8, 14, 29, 30, 31, 33, 37, 49 and more.

    How to Apply

    To apply fill in our quick and easy application form: https://tinyurl.com/svwm3auy

    If you have any issues with this form or have a question, just drop us an email at volunteers@edinburghhorrorfestival.co.uk

    To apply fill in our quick and easy application form: https://tinyurl.com/svwm3auy

    If you have any issues with this form or have a question, just drop us an email at volunteers…

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